Tim O’Connor has provided his race-by-race tips and game plan for tonight’s meeting at Melton Entertainment Park.
R1 – 6.32pm – MIMOSA HOMES TROT – 1720m
3 – Maximez
9 – Nakedtruth
11 – Mister Blindside
2 – Jack Sprat
Maximez was super through the Vicbred Super Series, including an eye-catching third in the Group 1 final, and I think he’s going good enough to win a race like this from the front row draw.
BACK: 3 Maximez – 2 units (win)
R2 – 7.03pm – VALE JOE THOMPSON PACE – 1720m
4 – Roadmaster
3 – Louie Lou I
8 – Bettor Isolate
9 – Serg Blanco
Roadmaster has produced some great runs this campaign, including a runner-up placing to Petracca last time at Geelong when he dashed home from last. Could he work to the front here? Looks hard to beat.
BACK: 4 Roadmaster – 3 units (win)
R3 – 7.32pm – JAYBRO – THE CIVIL SUPPLY SPECIALISTS PACE – 2240m
6 – Curyo Gentleman
1 – Ferrigno
3 – Ideal Moth
5 – Herakles
R4 – 8.07pm – HYGAIN EDGE TROT – 1720m
11 – Quirky Character
9 – Kiss At Midnight
5 – Kyvalley Jenny
6 – Rattle My Cage
R5 – 8.37pm – LOGICAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS PACE – 1720m
5 – Emily Vincent
8 – Strapping Red
9 – Hes All Torque
1 – Clymenus
Very hard race, but Emily Vincent draws to have a dip for the lead here and would be hard to catch if she found the front. Not sure she will, but want to be on if she does. Small each-way.
BACK: 5 Emily Vincent – 1 unit (each-way)
R6 – 9.13pm – HERTZ MELTON PACE – 1720m
1 – Wattlebank Arnie
4 – Hes No Romeo
8 – Always The Showman
2 – Hugo Rocks
Wattlebank Arnie is going good of late, including being runner-up in a strong race at Bendigo and then fourth last time when he was caught parked. Gate one here helps and I’m hoping he’s leader’s back. From there, he’s a strong winning hope.
BACK: 1 Wattlebank Arnie – 2 units (win)
R7 – 9.45pm – BENSTUD STANDARDBREDS PACE – 2240m
2 – Dessie Gee
7 – Pesci
5 – Madigan
8 – Plains In Heaven
Tricky race again, but I’ve been in the corner of Dessie Gee for his last couple of runs and I’m going to go again here in a race where he should find the pegs. The stablemate Alot Like Louie has been well backed, but happy Dessie’s way from a handy spot in running.
BACK: 2 Dessie Gee – 1 unit (win)
R8 – 10.20pm – ALDEBARAN PARK TROT – 2240m
8 – Imperial Command
5 – El Resamo
7 – Gotfeelingsyouknow
4 – Kyvalley Maven
(Noting a small ownership share in Imperial Command)
QUADDIE
5, 8, 9, 1, 3
1, 4, 8
2, 7, 5, 8, 6
8, 5, 7
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